Coffee grinder-dispenser

Abstract

A coffee grinder-dispenser comprising a base, a grinder located within the base, an electric motor housed within the base for operating the grinder, and a hopper, or cup, for receiving the coffee beams to be ground. A funnel is secured to the base in communication with the grinder for receiving the ground coffee, or powder, and a filter holder is positioned below the discharge end of the funnel. The ground coffee is discharged from the funnel in response to the operation of a lever. A grid, comprising spaced stainless steel rods, interposed between gaskets, is positioned in the entry hole of the funnel in alignment with the distribution, or discharge, conduit of the grinder. The grid reduces the volatility of the ground coffee, or powder, so that the powder does not accumulate upon, or adhere to, the walls of the funnel, while being stored therein. Consequently, when the lever is operated, an accurate amount of ground coffee is discharged onto the filter holder.

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